Former NMB punter Quigley wins BC’s Scanlan Award

What do NFL stars Matt Ryan, Bill Romanowski and Matt Hasselback have in common with North Myrtle Beach High product Ryan Quigley?

Not only did they all play football at Boston College, but all four are among the recipients of the program’s prestigious Thomas F. Scanlan Award.

The Scanlan Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a BC player, is presented to the senior who best exemplifies the ideals of former Eagle Tom Scanlan.

Quigley, a four-year starter from Little River, is the school’s career record holder and single-season record holder for punts. He had 283 for his four-year career and also led the ACC in punts placed inside the 20 this season.

The Scanlan Award, which has been given since 1947, was presented to Quigley at the team’s annual awards banquet over the weekend by guest speaker Dick Butkus.